The proposed bill amends AS 18.35 by introducing a new section that mandates the inclusion of universal changing facilities in public buildings. Specifically, it requires that any public building that constructs a new bathroom or undergoes a remodel costing $30,000 or more must have at least one publicly available bathroom equipped with a universal changing facility. If the bathrooms are gender-divided, at least one men's and one women's bathroom must also include these facilities. However, exemptions are provided if the installation is impracticable or would violate building standards for accessibility.

Additionally, the bill requires building owners or lessees to report the location of any installed universal changing facilities to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, which will maintain a publicly accessible list on its website. The department is also tasked with establishing regulations for the standards of these facilities. In cases of non-compliance, the bill allows for civil actions where a court may grant various forms of relief, including damages and attorney fees. Definitions for key terms such as "public building," "department," and "universal changing facility" are also included to clarify the scope of the legislation.

Statutes affected:
HB0141A, AM HB 141, introduced 03/21/2025: